Y8 Word Equations Flashcards
1
Q
What is the format of word equations?
A
Reactants (2+) ➡️(arrow) product (new substance{s})
2
Q
Methane + oxygen ➡️ carbon dioxide, water.
Which part of this equation has the reactants?
A
Methane + oxygen
3
Q
Methane + oxygen ➡️carbon dioxide, water
Which part of this is equation is the product?
A
Carbon dioxide, water
4
Q
In word equations, do you need to symbolise how many of each elements you need?
A
No. For eg:
In water you would need 2 hydrogen atoms but you don’t symbolise that in the equation.
5
Q
What 3 important things do you need to construct an equation?
A
The elements, the product and the arrow.
6
Q
Why do you not put the = sign instead of the arrow?
A
It is because the =sign is not equal to the reactants. The reactants are the ones that make the product.
